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Esther Loi

Esther joined The Straits Times in 2023. She writes about developments in the land transport, aviation and maritime sectors, and how they impact the man in the street. With a keen interest in community issues, she hopes to tell stories that matter to readers.

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SIA’s quick response to Mid-East flight disruptions temporarily boosted S’pore’s air hub status: IATA

IATA director-general Willie Walsh said the benefits are temporary and will not make a long-term difference because the Gulf hubs will recover once stability is restored in the region.
IATA director-general Willie Walsh said the benefits are temporary and will not make a long-term difference because the Gulf hubs will recover once stability is restored in the region.

‘Every second matters’: Don’t take cabin bags in flight evacuations, urges IATA

Industry safety standards mandate that a fully loaded plane must be fully evacuated in 90 seconds or less.
Industry safety standards mandate that a fully loaded plane must be fully evacuated in 90 seconds or less.

Airfares will take longer than expected to return to normal levels, says global airline body

According to IATA’s latest figures, jet fuel prices are forecast to reach US$152 (S$196.2) per barrel in 2026, up from less than US$100 per barrel in 2025.
According to IATA’s latest figures, jet fuel prices are forecast to reach US$152 (S$196.2) per barrel in 2026, up from less than US$100 per barrel in 2025.

Airline profits expected to halve in 2026 due to 70% increase in jet fuel prices: IATA

The combined net profit of airlines is expected to drop from the estimated US$45 billion (S$58.1 billion) recorded in 2025 to US$23 billion in 2026.
The combined net profit of airlines is expected to drop from the estimated US$45 billion (S$58.1 billion) recorded in 2025 to US$23 billion in 2026.

IATA urges bigger green aviation fuel push as production stagnates and prices rise

IATA’s comments come after the production of sustainable aviation fuel has stagnated since December 2025.
IATA’s comments come after the production of sustainable aviation fuel has stagnated since December 2025.

PMA retailers face teething issues while adapting to new mobility scooter regulations from June 1

Since new rules kicked in on June 1, PMA sellers have had to deal with more paperwork and a heavier administrative burden.
Since new rules kicked in on June 1, PMA sellers have had to deal with more paperwork and a heavier administrative burden.

New NTU institute to deepen research at the intersection of AI, finance and society

Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo (centre) at the launch of the Global Institute of Finance, Technology, and Society on May 30.
Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo (centre) at the launch of the Global Institute of Finance, Technology, and Society on May 30.

PM Wong, Vietnamese President To Lam plant tree to mark close bilateral ties

PM Lawrence Wong and Vietnamese President To Lam planting a Hopea recopei tree at the Singapore Botanic Gardens on May 30.
PM Lawrence Wong and Vietnamese President To Lam planting a Hopea recopei tree at the Singapore Botanic Gardens on May 30.

Keeping seniors in Eunos active through chair Zumba and brisk walking sessions

Chair Zumba is among the seven new programmes launched over the last three years in Eunos to support seniors.
Chair Zumba is among the seven new programmes launched over the last three years in Eunos to support seniors.

Merger of EV charging firms SP Mobility and ChargEco conditionally accepted by consumer watchdog

The merger has been accepted on some conditions, which include not raising EV charging prices at Housing Board carparks in the east.
The merger has been accepted on some conditions, which include not raising EV charging prices at Housing Board carparks in the east.

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